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We are pleased to announce the AATK Regional Event Support Grant to fund student-involved events at AATK-affiliated regional organizations. The purpose of the grant is to support regional collaborations between AATK members and further encourage student engagement in Korean language education.
Maximum Grant Amount: $1,500 per event

Grant Guidelines

1. Type of Events

Student-involved events such as:
                • Speech contests.
                • Cultural performances
                • Academic competitions
                • Other student-centered Korean language education activities

2. Participants & Participating Institutions

                • At least three institutions in the region need to be involved
                • The application must be submitted by an AATK member

3. Funding Conditions

                • Maximum amount for each event will be $1,500
                • AATK cannot be the sole funding source for the event
                • Priority will be given to first-time applicants

4. Post-Event Report Requirements

Within one month of completing the regional event, the organizers must submit a report to the Executive Secretary containing:
1. An overview of the event
2. List of participants
3. How the funds from AATK were used

Note: This report will be published in the AATK Newsletter.

Application Procedure

1. Application Deadlines

Event SeasonApplication Deadline
Fall EventsSeptember 15
Spring EventsFebruary 15

2. How to Apply

Submit the AATK Regional Event Support Grant Application to the Executive Secretary: Download Application Form
Submit to: Dr. Bumyong Choi, Executive Secretary Email: executivesecretary@aatk.org AND bumyongchoi@emory.edu Please send to both email addresses

3. Review Process

Following the review process, an announcement will be made two weeks after the application deadline.
For more information regarding this website and news posting, please contact aatk@aatk.org

American Association of Teachers of Korean, AATK

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